Harissa might be my favorite new thing in my pantry. It’s a North African chili sauce/paste – depending on what you buy, I guess. Mine came in a tube. I know I’ve had it before outside of my house, and it seems like more and more recipes call for it, so I’ve been wanting to […]

Another relaxing, fun and full-of-projects weekend! It’s amazing how time can be full and relaxing at the same time. We were busy doing holiday projects, planning a party, making delicious foods, tasting delicious food at Tails and Trotters’ open house, enjoying a date night at the Firehouse Restaurant, going to church and more! My life […]

I am so proud of this recipe. It has depth. It has heat. It has smokiness. It’s (accidentally) vegan. But it’s definitely the best chili I’ve ever made. I am sharing it with my coworkers today at the Soup Club at work. Hope they like it too! 🙂

Every family has their own go-to chili recipe, it seems. Or they have a few variations. I know the two Dave and I grew up with are quite different: my mom’s chili is a tomato-intense ode to the essentials: ground beef, chili beans, and cumin. And boy is it good. Dave’s is a whole different […]

This recipe is one of our standbys: easy, goes-with-many-things, and just plain delicious. Preheating the oven is the most arduous step. Possibly because it is the most perfect recipe ever. I love cornbread. I love cornbread muffins, especially because they take significantly less time to bake. I especially love them with Dave’s chili and a […]

Popcorn is the simplest and most delicious of snacks. But I’m not talking about that greasy (but OK, sometimes delicious) crap you get at the movies or even out a bag. I’m talking about corn, salt and oil, with whatever topping you decide to put on top (more on that later). A 30-oz jar of […]